(Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images; Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy; Bob King/Redferns; David Corio/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) What a difference 10 years can make.

What makes an R&B album stand out to fans? Beyond a carefully curated tracklist that flows effortlessly from start to finish, true R&B fans desire a few key elements: stellar vocals, clever ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artists, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs of the 21st Century recaps reflect ...

Sade reaches a new milestone as The Best of Sade climbs into the top 10 on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart for the first time. Sade on stage during the Live Aid concert held in London. The 1985 ...

Sometimes the best new R&B can be hard to find, but there are plenty of great rhythm-and-blues tunes to get into if you have the time to sift through the hundreds of newly released songs every week.

*Billboard celebrated Black Music Month and Juneteenth by unveiling its list of the 75 Best R&B Singers of All Time, spotlighting artists who have shaped the genre through vocal prowess, cultural ...

The Grammy Award for Best R&B Song has been around since 1969, a time when the term “rhythm and blues” had quite a different connotation than it does today. Originally developed from jazz and blues ...

With chart-topping hits like “End of the Road,” “I'll Make Love to You” and “It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday,” Boyz II Men have been one of the most successful groups in history. Courtesy ...

While mainstream RnB artists often dominate the charts, many talented musicians quietly create stunning works that deserve a spotlight. These underrated RnB artists bring unique perspectives, ...